1. They are located outside the body to maintain a lower temperature for sperm production.
2. Sperm cells are produced in the testes.
3. Egg cells are produced in the ovaries.
4. The process of egg release is called ovulation.
5. If an egg isn't fertilized, it breaks down and is shed along with the uterine lining during menstruation.
6. This is called menstruation; it typically lasts 3 to 7 days.
7. Puberty is the stage when the body becomes capable of sexual reproduction.
8. Menstruation stops during pregnancy because the uterine lining is needed to support the developing embryo.
9. Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell, forming a zygote.
10. The importance of reproduction is to ensure the continuation of the species.
a. Uterus
b. Ovary
c. Fallopian tube
d. Vagina
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reproductive worksheet.
